1
as in firing
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
Robert Goddard was the first to discharge a rocket containing an instrument package
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2
as in unloading
to empty or rid of cargo
docks for discharging containerships
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3
as in paying
to give what is owed for
discharge a debt in full
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4
as in freeing
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty
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as in radiating
to throw or give off
the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean
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as in removing
to let go from office, service, or employment
15 people were discharged when the embezzling ring was discovered
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Recent Examples of discharging
Allen was also charged with discharging a firearm during a violent crime and transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Bigelow was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
That said, discharging federal student loan debt in bankruptcy is notoriously difficult.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The controversial livestreamer pleaded no contest after being charged with unlawfully discharging a firearm at a wildlife sanctuary in March.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Braden Peters, an online influencer known as Clavicular, was sentenced to six months of probation and ordered to complete 20 hours of community service after pleading no contest in an agreement with Florida prosecutors to unlawfully discharging a firearm in public.
—Arkansas Online, 17 May 2026
Wearing a suit, the streamer, whose name is Braden Eric Peters, pleaded no contest to unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place, a misdemeanor.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The system also overcomes the volatile risks of gas storage entirely by chemically locking hydrogen into a solid metal hydride during both charging and discharging.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Sumler faces two counts of assault to murder, as well as one count each of carrying a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, and discharging a firearm and striking a building.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Bigelow was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
That said, discharging federal student loan debt in bankruptcy is notoriously difficult.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The controversial livestreamer pleaded no contest after being charged with unlawfully discharging a firearm at a wildlife sanctuary in March.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Braden Peters, an online influencer known as Clavicular, was sentenced to six months of probation and ordered to complete 20 hours of community service after pleading no contest in an agreement with Florida prosecutors to unlawfully discharging a firearm in public.
—Arkansas Online, 17 May 2026
Wearing a suit, the streamer, whose name is Braden Eric Peters, pleaded no contest to unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place, a misdemeanor.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The system also overcomes the volatile risks of gas storage entirely by chemically locking hydrogen into a solid metal hydride during both charging and discharging.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Sumler faces two counts of assault to murder, as well as one count each of carrying a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, and discharging a firearm and striking a building.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharging
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Mearns defended firing Swierc in a statement sent Tuesday to campus leaders that a Ball State spokesperson shared with the Associated Press.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Police said a 33-year-old man was driving when an individual in a golden-colored car began firing shots at him.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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At this moment, on this Saturday morning, crew members representing nearly every team focused their attention on one specific team unloading one specific car.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Perry dropped Diaz with a knee in the closing seconds, unloading uppercuts, elbows and hooks as Diaz tried to bounce away from the fence.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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At current levels, investors are paying for durability and growth visibility.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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If shooters continue to win the war against their goaltending brethren, then the fungibility of NHL goaltenders will continue to increase, and teams will be more incentivized to avoid paying premium prices for goaltenders, both in terms of their compensation and on the trade market.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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There was not even one tiny part of me that missed being able to refer to myself as we, so immense was the relief of freeing myself of Vagner.—
Lisa Poliak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Public space expert and adjunct urban planning professor Jay Pitter’s book is a story of belonging, of feeling safe enough to take up space, and freeing ourselves from the judgement of others.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The galaxy's heart shines brightly in the image, with gleaming rays of light radiating from its center while gas and dust swirls around.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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However, sharp or radiating pain, numbness, weakness or symptoms that persist beyond 48 to 72 hours should not be dismissed as ordinary soreness.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The 30-year-old wing brings back deadeye shooting to a roster that often struggles to knock down shots.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Kenneth McNally, 42, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of Samuel Holthaus, 59, along with two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, shooting at an inhabited occupied structure/vehicle and assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Iran is moving its World Cup training base from Tucson to Tijuana, the president of the country’s soccer federation said Saturday, removing one of the final hurdles to its participation in this summer’s tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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After removing the plastic, check the area for any remaining growth and remove it as necessary.—
Caroline Biggs,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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There is perhaps no other athletic footwear brand who’s cracked the code of balancing retro design with new innovation like New Balance has.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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Account executives act as the primary point of contact between a business and its clients, balancing customer relationship management with sales and business development responsibilities.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Discharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharging. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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